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"Cocinero" is a noun which is often translated as "cook", and "chef" is a noun which is often translated as "chef". Learn more about the difference between "cocinero" and "chef" below.
el cocinero, la cocinera(
koh
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see
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neh
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roh
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. cook
El cocinero aprendió las recetas tradicionales italianas de su abuela.The cook learned traditional Italian recipes from his grandmother.
b. chef (formal)
La especialidad del cocinero es la sopa de langosta.The chef's specialty is the lobster bisque.
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el chef, la chef(
chehf
)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. chef
El chef del restaurante nuevo estudió en Le Cordon Bleu.The chef at the new restaurant studied at Le Cordon Bleu.
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